Edward J. Zuckerberg, D.D.S., F.A.G.D.

Winter Edition of Painless Dental Bytes Now Available!

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:05:00 -0500

Winter Edition of Painless Dental Bytes Now Available!

Social Media and Your Dental Practice will be the topic of my...

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:50:27 -0400

Social Media and Your Dental Practice will be the topic of my presentation to Dentists this Friday, October 28, 2011 at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.

Our office believes strongly in giving back to the community....

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:37:00 -0400

pre-operative view #1

pre-operative view #2

Opalustre Enamel microabrasion paste

Ultradent makes great products

What a difference!

Much better :)

Our office believes strongly in giving back to the community. Recently, I was contacted by the Superintendent at the Graham School in Hastings-On-Hudson regarding a young man that was ready to go off to college and had some confidence issues that resulted from some intrinsic staining in his front teeth that he had ever since the teeth erupted, possibly due to a childhood illness or some antibiotics he was given at an early age. Using Ultradents’ Opalustre enamel microabrasion paste, we were able to painlessly remove a significant portion of the stain without compromising the integrity of the enamel. His big smile afterward was all the compensation we received, but it was more than enough.

Fall Edition of Painless Dental Bytes Now Available

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:28:56 -0400

The latest edition of our newsletter, “Painless Dental Bytes,” is now available by clicking on the Newsletter tab here on our website. Get the latest dental health news and while you’re there, check out past copies of our newsletter also.

Broken cusps on teeth with large, silver amalgam fillings are...

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:50:00 -0400

Broken cusp near tongue, lower molar

Fabricated E4D cad/cam inlay/onlay

Finished restoration in place

Broken cusps on teeth with large, silver amalgam fillings are one of the most common emergencies we see in our office. Even though we haven’t placed an amalgam restoration in 16+ years, many of them exist in our patients mouths and many dentists still place amalgams today. Amalgams do not bond to the remaining tooth and therefore, a large amalgam places a lot of stress on the cusps and remaining walls of the teeth when we chew. For that reason, we strongly prefer bonded composite resin restorations, which help to prevent these kind of fractures, and also release fluoride into the tooth walls making them less likely to decay in the future.
Today’s patient had a typical fracture after biting on a hard candy and the sharp edge was cutting her tongue. Using our in-office cad/cam milling machine, in less than 2 hours we removed the old amalgam and bonded in a super strong inlay/onlay restoration, conserving almost all of her natural tooth structure. This restoration is kinder than a full crown restoration, requiring almost no tooth drilling in this case other than removal of the amalgam, and thanks to our amazing E4D machine, no impressions for labwork were necessary and she went home with her permanent restoration the same day!

Dr. Z, aka "Inspector Gadget" Strikes Again!

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:00:00 -0400

Dr. Z, aka "Inspector Gadget" Strikes Again!:

Inspector Gadget strikes again. We now have laser cavity detection in our office. Using harmless pulses of light, this hand held laser pen will “see” into the grooves of your teeth and without x-rays we will be able to determine the presence of cavities under the surface. No more guessing whether that stain is decay or not, or drilling into a supposedly decayed tooth only to find it is clean and did not need treatment. The Diagnodent allows us to find cavities in their earliest stages and treat them ultra conservatively. And the best part: no additional fee! The diagnodent exam is included in your examination fee which has not been raised in 1 1/2 years :)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:08:00 -0500

Become a fan of our Facebook Page and take advantage of our Valentine’s Day Promotion: “Whiten Your Teeth and Get a Free Massage” at Oasis Day Spa in Dobbs Ferry.
Existing Oasis clients taking advantage of Oasis’ tooth whitening special at our office are not eligible for this promotion.

Dr. Zuckerberg will be a radio guest on Paul Feiner's "The Greenburgh Report" this Friday, February 4, 2011 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on WVOX 1460 AM

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:01:34 -0500

Dr. Zuckerberg will be a radio guest on Paul Feiner's "The Greenburgh Report" this Friday, February 4, 2011 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on WVOX 1460 AM

Dentaltown Article by Dr. Z

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:07:36 -0500

Published! Check out the article I wrote that appears in this month’s issue of Dentaltown Magazine!

Fall Edition of Painless Dental Bytes Now Available

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:54:00 -0400

Check out the latest issue of our newsletter “Painless Dental Bytes” and find out about our newest services and seasonal tips to keep your smile healthy:

- Information about Under Armour’s BiteTech performance mouthwear
- How the Recession Affects Your Gum Line
- Guide to Tooth-Healthy Snacking
- Obesity and Dentistry
- The 411 on First-Appointment X-Rays …and more!

click here to view the newsletter

This patient came in requiring immediate attention for a broken...

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:40:00 -0400

Before: Fractured Molar

Old filling and decay removed

New filling added with matrix in place

Finished composite restoration

This patient came in requiring immediate attention for a broken upper molar; the sharp edge was cutting her tongue, and the exposed tooth structure was causing sensitivity. One of the options considered was a crown, but this would have required removal of significant healthy tooth structure and would be a more expensive solution than the one achieved here. We removed the existing old, silver fillings and some decay, bonded and placed a composite (tooth colored) restoration using a matrix band to contain the new filling, and then polished the restoration and discharged the patient, all in about 30 minutes (and painlessly with the help of a light dose of anesthetic). If you look carefully, you will see a fracture line at the back wall of the tooth that will hopefully be prevented from getting worse with the composite filling. The top of the crack is still visible, even in the new, finished restoration.

Pre-treatment photo showing four badly discolored composite or...

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:20:00 -0400

Before-old, discolored composite veneers

After-4 new porcelain veneers

Pre-treatment photo showing four badly discolored composite or plastic laminates on upper four front teeth.

The treatment involved removing the old composite veneers and replacing them with 4 new porcelain veneers. The porcelain will not fade or yellow with time, and is a virtually indestructable material. The treatment was accomplished in only two visits.

Pre-treatment photo of four badly discolored and chipped...

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:17:00 -0400

Before-old, discolored composite veneers

After-4 new porcelain veneers

Pre-treatment photo of four badly discolored and chipped composite veneers.

Finished case of four porcelain veneers (laminates) on the upper four front teeth.

This case involves the use of porcelain fused to metal crowns to...

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:13:00 -0400

Before-worn teeth

After-new, porcelain and metal crowns

This case involves the use of porcelain fused to metal crowns to solve the problem of severely worn teeth caused by a grinding habit. Due to the small size of the teeth, as a result of this patient’s grinding, crowns were necessary to make the teeth larger and to resist the strong biting force this patient generates on her front teeth.

Post-treatment photo of four crowns.

A staff member at our office desired a whiter smile. As you can...

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:05:00 -0400

Before 1 hour Zoom Whitening Treatment

After 1 hour Zoom Whitening Treatment

A staff member at our office desired a whiter smile. As you can see, she had a nice smile to start with, but what an amazing difference after our 1 hour Zoom bleaching treatment. Using customized trays for just a few nights every 6 months after treatment, she can expect her new white smile to stay awesome for many years.